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List of 'best' states released by US News. These 5 rank as the very worst

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best States rankings, based on 71 metrics across eight weighted categories, with Utah ranked the top state for the fourth consecutive year and Louisiana ranked last for the second straight year.

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List of 'best' states released by US News. These 5 rank as the very worst

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